POO question - sorry if TMI

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Hi, name changed for this one. For as long as I can remember I've always had loose stools on and off. I'm regular as clock work now with loose stools every morning when I wake. On the rare occasion i go during the day it's usually ok. Is this is a thing, does anyone else have this everyday? I'm overweight and try to eat healthily. Recently gave up caffeine hoping that might help. Any pearls of wisdom would be appreciated. Thanks for reading

I have read that is a common feature of ibs

have you looked at a bristol stool chart?
you need a soft sausage

Hi Noah yes I'm 5 or 6 on there

Hi Zen, I don't really get any pain so didn't think IBS

do you drink enough water?
do you have a standard diet?
is it low fat or high fat?
extra fruit?

number 5 says inflammation

Hi Noah, no don't drink enough water or eat enough fruit. I'd say my diet is fairly low fat

so you need something to add bulk to your diet op. and agree with losing the caffeine.

I've already lost the caffeine. How do I add bulk to my diet?

Fibrous breakfast cereal, whole meal bread, brown pasta, brown rice, lots of veg, a couple of servings of fruit, no fake sugars, lots of water. Oats are great.

Wise words from my friend Buster. I would add, if you are worried, go for a chat with your doctor. A lot of people are too self-conscious to approach a doctor about anything to do with private parts. But it is a huge part of a GP's job and they will have patients coming in everyday with bowel issues. Wishing you well

Thank you Molly, I consider myself a bit of an expert in regards to poo questions as I have a poo disorder myself! Lol

Thanks all, I guess as I've always had it I hadn't ever thought about doing to my GP. I have some other medical problems and I guess it's bought my health into Q